COVID-19 & Bankruptcy Practice Survey

This is an important opportunity for NACBA to gather feedback from the bankruptcy community about how things have been since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis and closure of courthouse buildings across the country. The goal of this survey is to share compiled information with the court system along with recommendations to ensure a safe return to full operations as conditions allow. POLL CLOSES Friday, July 3, 2020

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* 1. How have the telephonic hearings worked for you?

Very positive

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Very negative

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* 2. Have you done video conferences with the court? (Zoom, Microsoft teams, etc.)? If so, how was your experience?

Yes, video conferences are a great experience.

Yes, video conferences are an OK experience.

Yes, tried video conferences, did NOT like this form of communication.

N/A

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* 3. Do you have a preference on video versus telephonic hearings? Are there certain matters where you prefer one way over another? (I.E. Relief from Stay vs First Day Motions -if applicable)

Telephonic

Video

No Preference Either Way

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* 4. When would you feel comfortable returning to a courthouse for hearings?

OK to return now assuming proper safety protocols and communication in advance.

2 Months

4 Months

I am NOT comfortable returning to a Courthouse based on current COVID-19 statistics in my state.

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* 5. What do you need to see in the courtrooms to be able to relax and focus on your case?

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* 6. What concerns do you have about returning to in-person hearings?

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* 7. Have you taken depositions by video?

Yes

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* 8. Should 341a meetings remain "virtual" permanently?

Yes

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* 9. Should "high risk" clients, attorneys, trustees and other interested parties be excused from 'in person' appearances unless or until an effective vaccine is widely available?

Yes

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* 10. Should "wet signatures" requirement be abolished and a suitable alternative, such as docusign or jetsign be used as the standard, instead?

Yes

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* 11. How likely are you to attend in-person events (CLE, Meetings, Conferences, etc.) for the remainder of 2020?

Very likely

Likely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 12. If comfortable attending in-person events, are you OK (as per venue recommendation/ requirement) with wearing a mask for associated CLE events, temperature checks, use of sanitizer stations and any social distancing guidelines for various meetings with CLE event attendees

Yes

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